DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8.2 | Issue 1 | ||
Overview | April 2000 | ||
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Attendant (Operator) Features |
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Attendant Features | 46 | ||
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Audible alerting sounds like an ambulance siren. Visual alerting consists of flashing of the
Trunk Group Access
Allows an Attendant to control trunk groups and prevents telephone users from directly accessing a controlled trunk group. This allows the Attendant to monitor the use of these trunk groups. By watching the lamps associated with the trunk groups, the Attendant can determine if the number of busy trunks in a specific trunk group has reached a preset warning level and if all trunks in a specific trunk group are busy. The Attendant can then handle other calls to these trunk groups accordingly.
Direct Extension Selection With Busy Lamp Field
Allows the Attendant to keep track of extension status — whether the extension is idle or busy — and to place or extend calls to extension numbers without having to dial the extension number. The Attendant can use this feature in two ways: using standard Direct Extension Selection access, or using enhanced Direct Extension Selection access.
Trunk Group Busy/Warning Indicators to
Attendant
Provides the Attendant with a visual indication that the number of busy trunks in a group has reached an administered level. A visual indication is also provided when all trunks in a group are busy. This feature is particularly helpful to show the Attendant that the Attendant Control of Trunk Group Access feature needs to be invoked.
Room Status (Hospitality Industry)
Allows an Attendant to see whether a room is vacant or occupied and the housekeeping status of each room. This feature is only available when you have Enhanced Hospitality enabled for your system. This feature combines the property management capabilities of